Kevin Garnett

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News about Kevin Garnett, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

May. 6, 2014

Brooklyn Nets stars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett have a notable history playing against the Miami Heat's LeBron James in the postseason, even if their current teams are not yet traditional rivals; teams are preparing to face each other in much-anticipated Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series. MORE

May. 6, 2014

Miami Heat star LeBron James has faced Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in the postseason on four previous occasions, with all of the battles ocurring when duo played for the Boston Celtics. MORE

Apr. 27, 2014

Harvey Araton On Pro Basketball column observes that Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were brought to Brooklyn Nets for moments like Game 3 against Toronto Raptors; Pierce brought his trademark cool in the clutch and Garnett generated his heat to fire up the masses. MORE

Jan. 15, 2014

Jan. 2, 2014

Kevin Garnett, who is averaging career lows in most statistical categories and is having trouble establishing his role with Brooklyn Nets, says this season is the most frustrating of his career; his focus has shifted almost entirely to being a vocal and aggressive presence on defense, but his inconsistency on offense has been a source of frustration and a blow to his confidence. MORE

Nov. 15, 2013

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett, in his 19th professional season of basketball, has been a vocal leader for team, but his contributions on court have been far quieter. MORE

Nov. 1, 2013

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett’s pregame progression, a series of idiosyncratic acts and subtle gestures, has been calibrated and perfected over 1,455 total games; procedure may betray a tendency toward obsessive behavior, and to many around Garnett, it reveals everything about his professional character. MORE

Oct. 18, 2013

Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce brings not only their skill and spirit, but aggressive rivalries with Miami Heat players, like LeBron James, as well. MORE

Oct. 15, 2013

Veteran forward Kevin Garnett, who is preparing for his first season with Brooklyn Nets, says team will need to be among the top three defensive teams in the NBA to win a championship, adding that Nets have a long way to go. MORE

Oct. 3, 2013

Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd will draw from his own experience as a player as he juggles play time of veterans like Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, knowing that rest is key component when it comes to aging roster of stars. MORE

Oct. 1, 2013

Kevin Garnett will very likely emerge as an outsize presence for Brooklyn Nets team that coach Jason Kidd says did not have an identity last season; Garnett may no longer be able to carry a team on his back, but he may still provide its heartbeat. MORE

Jul. 19, 2013

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry are introduced as Brooklyn Nets at news conference at Barclays Center; they hope to make the Nets a viable contender for an NBA title. MORE

Jul. 13, 2013

Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King explains process behind intricate trade with Boston Celtics that included acquisition of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry. MORE

Jul. 11, 2013

Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King, close to finalizing a trade with Boston Celtics for forwards Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, likes his team's prospects but has little salary cap room left. MORE

Jul. 10, 2013

Brooklyn Nets payroll, once trade for Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce is completed, will be about $98 million; figure will trigger tax bill of about $75 million, more than double the total of taxes paid by all 30 NBA teams combined in the 2011-12 season. MORE

Jun. 29, 2013

News analysis; Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce from Boston Celtics will give Nets a new attitude, which, aside from shooting and athleticism, was their greatest need of all. MORE

Jun. 28, 2013

Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, two almost certain Hall of Famers, are heading to Brooklyn Nets in blockbuster trade that could tip balance of power in Eastern Conference; Celtics will receive Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks, Keith Bogans and Kris Joseph as well as three first-round draft picks. MORE

Jun. 22, 2013

Los Angeles Clippers continue trying to work out a deal to acquire Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, power forward Kevin Garnett and first-round draft picks, but the NBA may not approve it. MORE

Jun. 18, 2013

Boston Celtics are contemplating deal that would send highly regarded coach Doc Rivers and forward Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles Clippers for center DeAndre Jordan and a No 1 draft pick. MORE

Apr. 20, 2013

Boston Celtics are confident going into first-round playoff series against New York Knicks, thanks in part to apparent good health of forward Kevin Garnett, who missed 12 of last 17 regular-season games. MORE

Jan. 25, 2013

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony scores 28 points in team's 89-86 victory over Boston Celtics, his first appearance in Boston since Jan 7 incident with Celtics forward Kevin Garnett. MORE

Jan. 24, 2013

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett is fiercely loyal to his friends and teammates, but antagonizing to opponents; many sports fans are wondering what Garnett will do when team faces New York Knicks for first time since his on-court posturing turned Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony into a backstage vigilante. MORE

Jan. 23, 2013

New York Knicks are preparing to take on Boston Celtics in Boston for first time since Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony was suspended for one game for his confrontation with Celtics forward Kevin Garnett. MORE

Jan. 10, 2013

NBA suspends New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony for one game without pay for confronting Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett outside Madison Square Garden after Knicks loss. MORE

Jan. 9, 2013

NBA is expected to make ruling before next New York Knicks game on whether forward Carmelo Anthony will be suspended for trying to confront Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett after game. MORE

Jan. 8, 2013

Boston Celtics defeat New York Knicks, 102-96; Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, frustrated with Celtics forward Kevin Garnett's trash talk, confronts Garnett and other Celtics players as they head to their locker room. MORE

Highlights From the Archives

Sports Desk

Kevin Garnett, who spent not a day at one of our institutions of higher tournament seeding, has nonetheless become a beacon of leadership for a Minnesota franchise that has endured multiple levels of misfortune.